ALL meanings of belayed
be·lay
B b - verb with object belayed Nautical. to fasten (a rope) by winding around a pin or short rod inserted in a holder so that both ends of the rod are clear. 1
- verb with object belayed Mountain Climbing. to secure (a person) by attaching to one end of a rope. to secure (a rope) by attaching to a person or to an object offering stable support. 1
- verb with object belayed to cease (an action); stop. to ignore (an announcement, order, etc.): Belay that, the meeting will be at 0900 instead of 0800. 1
- verb without object belayed to belay a rope: Belay on that cleat over there. 1
- noun belayed Mountain Climbing. a rock, bush, or other object sturdy enough for a running rope to be passed around it to secure a hold. 1
- verb belayed simple past tense and past participle of belay. 0